Botanical Name: Sanvitalia procumbens
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Common Name: Creeping Zinnia  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Annual

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Gold, Orange, Yellow

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Spanish, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Cascade, Container

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

This tough little annual has starry little flowers in yellow, orange, or cream that bloom from June to frost. Foliage is dark glossy green, and the plant gets about 6 inches tall with a spread of 12 to 18 inches. Not a true zinnia, but so named for the similarity of the flowers.
Grow in average, dry to moderately moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Best flowering in full sun. Prefers light, sandy-humusy soils with good drainage. Start from seed or buy plants. Tolerates drier soils than many other annuals.